PRESS CONTACT Trenton Hood 1-301-680-8500 [email protected] Courtyard Silver Spring North Pumps Up Its Fitness Center with More Space and Equipment Updated gym at Silver Spring hotel includes areas for cardio, weight training, CrossFit and yoga Silver Spring, MD – With an all-new renovation completed, Courtyard Silver Spring North looks to deliver an unparalleled fitness experience to Maryland visitors. Originally 400 square feet, the hotel’s brand-new gym now boasts 2,359 square feet of flexible and innovative exercise space. Whether squeezing in a brisk jog or tackling an intense weightlifting session, travelers have the room and tools to stay fit and balanced during their stay. The hotel now provides guests with Fitness On Demand™, a revolutionary kiosk offering virtual group fitness classes 24 hours a day. To exceed the expectations of modern gym goers, the hotel has vastly improved its line of exercise equipment, which features: 2 Integrity Series Elliptical Cross-Trainers with TVs 2 Integrity Series Recumbent Lifecycle Exercise Bikes with TVs 5 Integrity Series Treadmills with TVs 2 Lifecycle GX Group Exercise Bikes Synrgy360T with battle ropes, stall bars and suspension chin-up bar Dumbbells and kettlebells Stability balls Weighted medicine balls Signature Series Ab Crunch Bench Adjustable flat and decline benches BOSU ball Along with this expansive list of gear, guests can explore more specific workout concepts like yoga, cycling and kettlebell training among others. Trenton Hood, General Manager of Courtyard Silver Spring North, said he is thrilled to share these sleek upgrades to the public. “We want our guests to succeed and flourish during their stay,” Hood said. “For many, the path to fulfillment starts off with a daily workout. With our new and improved fitness center, everyone from Pilates enthusiasts to CrossFit masters can continue their normal routines and enjoy a rewarding, on-the-road experience.” While exercise is vital for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, a proper diet is just as important. The Bistro, Courtyard’s on-site restaurant, welcomes guests to savor its guiltless choices for both breakfast and dinner. Travelers can fuel up for the day ahead with hearty classics such as oatmeal and smoothies, as well as egg- white sandwiches and frittatas. In the evening, visitors are treated to a selection of garden-fresh salads and savory sandwiches to bring a satisfying end to a busy day of meetings or sightseeing. About Marriott Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is the world’s largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 6,000 properties in 122 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts. The company’s 30 leading brands include: Bulgari®, The Ritz- Carlton® and The Ritz-Carlton Reserve®, St. Regis®, W®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, The Luxury Collection®, Marriott Hotels®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Renaissance® Hotels, Sheraton®, Delta Hotels by MarriottSM, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Tribute Portfolio™, Design Hotels™, Gaylord Hotels®, Courtyard®, Four Points® by Sheraton, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, Residence Inn®, TownePlace Suites®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Aloft®, Element®, Moxy® Hotels, and Protea Hotels by Marriott®. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com and @MarriottIntl. Join Marriott Rewards and receive points that can be redeemed for free hotel stays, room upgrades and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi at 3,800 hotels in over 70 countries. With the new merger between Marriott and Starwood, members will also have access to an additional 1,300 hotels across 11 distinct brands. Already a member of the Starwood Preferred Guest program? Link accounts and transfer points seamlessly. Learn more about Courtyard and Marriott International Inc. ### PHOTO CAPTION Courtyard Silver Spring North unveiled a newly remodeled and one-of-a-kind fitness center, which increased from 400 to 2,359 square feet of space. The gym features areas for cardio, weightlifting, CrossFit, yoga and Pilates. For information, visit CourtyardSilverSpring.com or call 1-301-680-8500. .